At the end of the day, when the horizon is turning red and the zenith is cobalt-blue, step outside and look southwest. You’ll see Venus and Jupiter beaming side-by-side through the twilight. Glittering Venus is absolutely brilliant and Jupiter is nearly as bright as Venus. Together, they’re dynamite:

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/24nov_skyshow.htm?list128796

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  1. Thanks Catherine and Steve I am hoping that I will have clear skies at Pt Reyes to check it out

    Catherine I come to this site every day and am always amazed at how much work you do
    you must have great stamina!

    because I have read so much history and banking and politics sometimes I get overwhelmed but when I come here I am reminded of good people doing great things

    peace
    Sebastian

  2. Sebastian:

    How beautiful it will be in Pt. Reyes. I am going to be driving to Philadelphia today and tomorrow and in Philly on Monday. So I am going to keep looking upwards..

    Thanks so much for your kind words. Actually, I have a great team!

    Catherine

  3. Here in Santa Cruz everyone’s looking forward to this conjunction of Venus and Jupiter (great benevolence, kindness & intelligence available). In the southwest sky we can see them lined up waiting to be joined by the crescent new moon of Capricorn just after sunset on Monday. Capricorn is one of two spiritual Gates, where matter returns to Spirit. Humanity (Moon) steps onto that Pathway as Jupiter and Venus beckon. All of our telescopes are ready! Risa

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